HVAC Instructor

Overview

Trade Your Wrenches for Weekends: HVACR Instructor Career Transition

Are you tired of grueling on-call shifts, extreme weather work, crawlspaces, and endless driving from job to job? If you're an experienced HVACR technician wondering if there's a better way to use your hard-earned skills without the physical burnout, it's time to step out of the field and into the classroom.

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is looking for seasoned HVACR professionals ready for a stable, rewarding career change where your expertise is valued, your body gets a break, and your weekends finally belong to you.

Never taught before? No problem. If you have hands-on experience, patience, and drive, we provide fully paid training to turn your field expertise into a fulfilling second career as an instructor.

Why Make the Switch?

Transitioning from the field to instruction offers the stability and lifestyle upgrade you’ve been looking for:

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy weekends OFF and predictable, consistent daytime schedules.
• Zero On-Call Stress: Leave behind emergency middle-of-the-night service calls and harsh outdoor elements.
• Pass It On: Use your years of troubleshooting and technical know-how to mentor the next generation of technicians, helping them avoid the mistakes you learned the hard way.

What We Offer You & Your Family

• Pay Rate: $34-36 per hour
• Paid Training: Comprehensive onboarding so you feel confident from day one—no prior teaching experience required.
• Tuition Waiver: Available after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family across UTI and Concorde campuses.
• Paid Time Off: Robust programs covering vacation, sick leave, flexibility, and holidays.
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days.
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, vision, and dental coverage starting the first of the month following one full month of employment.
• Pet Insurance: Coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do (Without the Field Burnout)

• Mentor & Teach: Share your real-world insights, troubleshooting tips, and industry stories in an engaging, climate-controlled learning environment.
• Lead Hands-On Training: Guide students through practical demonstrations and diagnostics without the pressure of billing hours or rushing to the next job site.
• Collaborate: Work alongside an education team to keep courses aligned with modern HVACR tech trends and advancements.
• Promote Safety: Instill safety procedures and best practices in a secure, well-equipped workshop setting.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 3-5 years of practical work experience in the HVACR field (we value your real-world background!).
• Certifications: EPA 608/Universal is highly valued.
• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the patience to guide beginners who are eager to learn what you already master.

About Us:

It’s all about reputation. 60 years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry-leading brands, 16 campuses, and 16 technical programs.  But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours...Come and be a part of our legacy!

Ready to trade the service van for a permanent home base? Apply today and take the next step in your career journey!

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